Mobile game developer Top App Games has announced a collaboration between its popular mobile strategy title Ludus: Merge Arena and Warcrow, the fantasy miniature wargame created by Corvus Belli. For the first time, two legendary heroes from the Warcrow universe will join the Ludus: Merge Arena roster in a limited-time Astral Rift event, running till October 16.

During the campaign, Ludus players will have the chance to unlock two Warcrow characters (the leaders of two opposing factions):

• Verena of Aurtigard, the High Priestess, available as a reward in the event. Verena is a powerful defensive support mage, ideal for keeping the frontline alive and mitigating damage.​​​​​​​

• Uruk, Mage and Warrior, unlockable exclusively through a special purchase. Uruk is an-elite predator, capable of eliminating enemies with unpredictable movements, leading from the front without fear (thanks to self-healing and tanking), and controlling the pace of battle through intimidation and reactive attacks.

Warcrow, set in the fantastical world of Lindwurm, is Corvus Belli’s latest tabletop wargame. Players command warriors, creatures, and wizards in skirmishes shaped by faction strategy and lore. The recent release of The Song of the Dormant battle pack – featuring the new factions Feudom and the Scions of Yaldabaoth – has brought a surge of new players, while the competitive scene launches this fall.

The Astral Rift is a recurring event in Ludus, where players compete in PvP battles to earn two key resources: Compasses and Spheres. Compasses are used to “tear open the rift” and unlock rewards, which may include exclusive legendary heroes such as Ludusman or Alice. Spheres, meanwhile, advance players along the Astral Pass, and grant additional bonuses. The event usually lasts for five days and is available to all players who have reached Arena 3 or higher.

The collaboration also extends to community events. The Top App Games team has prepared social media giveaways of official Warcrow board game boxes.